Waskesiu to host inaugural Lakeside Festival

All activities over the weekend will be free and Hufnagel said the only thing people need to pay for is entry into the national park.

“Once you’re in the town site of Waskesiu and at the festival grounds the music, the programs, the speaking engagements, the paddle boarding, we have all of those boats to try out for free for all of our visitors.”

As programs and activities are confirmed they will be posted to the Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce website, on the festival’s Facebook page or by following them on Twitter @lakesidefest

“There’s lots of places to find information. We’re using social media to keep everyone current as things evolve and we get more activities planned and programs.”

Hufnagel said they are also looking for volunteers and if anyone would like to help they can contact the festival through their social media accounts.

She says the festival and events are part of the national park experience and are also a way “foster community pride and teach people new things and strengthen relationships.”

Numerous organizations such as Parks Canada, the Waskesiu Foundation, Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce, the Community Council in Waskesiu, all came together to develop and implement part of a strategic plan, the Waskesiu 20/20 visioning plan, which includes creating the Lakeside Festival.

“A part of that is to increase visitation in the latter part of the summer when we start to see people getting ready to go back to school. So it’s just another opportunity for another summer fun thing to do for families.”

The planning for the festival began last year.

Activities already planned

Friday Aug 21

4 p.m. Street Theater performance at Lakeview Drive across from Main Beach

7:30 p.m. Wolf Howl at Main Beach

Throughout the evening buskers and musicians will entertain those walking around Waskesiu.

Saturday Aug 22

10 a.m. Tons of activities including learning about aquatic life, geocaching, animals and more.

There will be a number of Main Stage performances throughout the day:

11 a.m. Sarah Beth Keeley

1 p.m. Kelsey Fitch

3 p.m. The Grain Report

5 p.m. Waking up the Neighbors

7 p.m. The Steadies

Saturday and Sunday

At Main Beach there will be tons of activities and paddleboard demonstrations from Fresh Air Experience and Waskesiu Marina Adventure Center.

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by Sarah Wallace

Waskesiu to host inaugural Lakeside Festival

Activities already planned

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